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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1986-2018/FDA enforcement
Brett Anthony Foods·Food·Sep 13, 2018

Gotham Greens Classic Pesto 6.5 OZ

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Ingredient declaration does not match principal display panel. Product is classic pesto with basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. Ingredients listed for vegan pesto without…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBrett Anthony Foods
Recalling firmBrett Anthony FoodsElk Grove Village, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
85392700334
Lot / date codes
  • Lot code 180226
Distribution area

The product was sold by Whole Foods Market, is the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

United States

Quantity affected88 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 3, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1986-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Brett Anthony Foods initiated this food recall on September 13, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Ingredient declaration does not match principal display panel. Product is classic pesto with basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. Ingredients listed for vegan pesto without parmigiano (milk). Principal display panel correctly identifies product as classic pesto and lists basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. The FDA report lists distribution as: The product was sold by Whole Foods Market, is the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Ingredient declaration does not match principal display panel. Product is classic pesto with basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. Ingredients listed for vegan pesto without parmigiano (milk). Principal display panel correctly identifies product as classic pesto and lists basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts.

Gotham Greens Classic Pesto 6.5 OZ was made or distributed by Brett Anthony Foods in Elk Grove Village, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1986-2018, dated October 3, 2018.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Gotham Greens Classic Pesto 6.5 OZ recall?

Brett Anthony Foods recalled Gotham Greens Classic Pesto 6.5 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1986-2018. Ingredient declaration does not match principal display panel. Product is classic pesto with basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. Ingredients listed for vegan pesto without…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Brett Anthony Foods recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1986-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.